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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.88, 1,340.70 and 784.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.88, 1,340.70 and 784.92 is: 1,082.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.88 : 1,340.70 = 784.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.88/1,340.70 = 784.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.88x = 1,340.70 × 784.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.88x = 1,052,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,342.24/971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.79

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